Production Manager

Autoliv Hirotako Safety Sdn Bhd; Kajang Municipal Council; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety technology company in Selangor, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and oversee production operations. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of safety and quality standards. This role involves resource planning, cross-functional collaboration, and employee development to optimize production efficiency and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working experience in manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Basic lean manufacturing knowledge preferred.
• Awareness of IATF 16949 / ISO 9000 standards necessary.
• Understanding of environment, safety, and health practices needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to meet SQDCM targets.
• Manage and monitor production schedules.
• Review resource requirements for operational readiness.
• Work with engineering and maintenance teams for improvements.
• Supervise shopfloor operations for compliance.
• Identify safety and ergonomics improvements.
• Monitor team performance against KPIs.
• Conduct employee performance reviews.
• Manage budget proposals and expenditures.
• Optimize manpower planning and costs.

Skills

Leadership

Production Planning

Resource Planning

Cross-functional Collaboration

Safety Compliance

Employee Development

Education

Minimum Degree or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations: Oversee daily production activities to ensure alignment with SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale) targets, capacity goals, and regulatory compliance.
• Production planning & execution: Manage and monitor production schedules to ensure efficient execution and timely delivery in line with customer and business demands.
• Resource planning: Review and assess resource requirements including manpower, machinery, and facilities to ensure operational readiness. Develop and submit proposals for Head of Department (HoD) approval.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with process engineering and maintenance teams to identify cost‑saving opportunities and drive productivity improvements.
• Shopfloor oversight: Supervise shopfloor operations to ensure full compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.
• Safety & ergonomics improvement: Review operational reports and provide guidance to the Production Admin team to identify and implement improvements in workplace safety and ergonomics.
• Key performance monitoring: Communicate departmental KPIs clearly, monitor team performance regularly, and ensure the achievement of operational targets.
• Employee development: Conduct performance reviews and coaching sessions; develop and implement training plans to enhance employee competencies and support career growth.
• Direct workforce development: Review the progress of direct labour skill training and collaborate with the Production Admin team to build a skilled workforce that meets operational requirements.
• Budget planning & cost control: Review and prepare budget proposals for HoD approval. Monitor production expenditures against the approved budget and proactively identify cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Manpower & cost efficiency: Manage manpower planning and overtime allocation to optimize operational costs while maintaining workforce productivity.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years working experience in manufacturing environment
• Basic computer literacy
• Basic lean manufacturing knowledge
• Awareness of IATF 16949 / ISO 9000 standards
• Understanding environment, safety and health practices